We are an AI-powered drug discovery startup that is revolutionizing the way new drugs can be discovered.

We combine deep proteomics with machine learning to better combat complex diseases and create a healthier world.

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Tech Meets Science

To open the bottlenecks of discovery, we rely on the talent intersection of cutting-edge biology, proteomics, powerful software, and machine learning capabilities. This has been our compass for building our company from day one.

Founders

Eran Seger, CEO, Protai
Eran Seger
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CEO
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Kirill Pevzner, CTO, Protai
Kirill Pevzner
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CTO
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Our Team

 Yaron Ben Shoshan-Galeczki
Yaron Ben Shoshan-Galeczki
Computational Chemist
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Alon Shtrikman
Alon Shtrikman
Software & Algorithms
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Andy Morley - Medicinal Chemisrty
Andy Morley
Medicinal Chemisrty
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ANJANA KATAPADI
Anjana Shenoy
Head of Proteomics
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Dimitri Kovalerchik, Proteomics Scientist
Dimitri Kovalerchik
Proteomics Scientist
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Gali Arad, Head of Translational Biology
Gali Arad
Head of Translational Biology
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GALINA OTONIN
Galina Otonin
RESEARCH ASSOCIATE
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Iris Alchanati, Lab Manager
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Iris Alchanati
Lab Manager
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Joseph Rinberg - Software & Algorithms
Joseph Rinberg
Software & Algorithms
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Katharina Lange
Systems Biologist
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Michal Ran Shchory - Software & Algorithm
Michal Ran Shchory
Software & Algorithms
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Nitzan Simchi, Software & algorithms, Protai
Nitzan Simchi
HEAD OF SOFTWARE & ALGORITHMS
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Noam Cohen
Biological researcher
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Sagie Brodsky - Systems Biology
Sagie Brodsky
Systems Biology
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Yonatan Kedem - System Biology
Yonatan Kedem
Head of Drug Discovery
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Backed by mission-driven funds

Our advisors

Dr. Giulio Draetta, Chief scientific officer of M.D. Anderson, Protai
Dr. Giulio Draetta
Chief Scientific Officer of M.D. Anderson

Prof. Giulio Draetta, M.D., Ph.D., is senior vice president and chief scientific officer at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Prof. Draetta is also a member of MD Anderson’s faculty as a professor of Genomic Medicine and the Sewell Family Distinguished University Chair. As chief scientific officer, he provides focused leadership for the institution’s diverse scientific and clinical research faculty, championing innovation and team science, and fostering strong partnerships with the cancer research community worldwide.

Dr. Giulio Draetta

Prof. Giulio Draetta, M.D., Ph.D., is senior vice president and chief scientific officer at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Prof. Draetta is also a member of MD Anderson’s faculty as a professor of Genomic Medicine and the Sewell Family Distinguished University Chair. As chief scientific officer, he provides focused leadership for the institution’s diverse scientific and clinical research faculty, championing innovation and team science, and fostering strong partnerships with the cancer research community worldwide.

University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
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Prof. Tami Geiger, Clinical cancer proteomics, Protai
Prof. Tami Geiger
Clinical Cancer Proteomics

Prof Tami Geiger from the Weizmann Institute of Science, is a world leader in clinical cancer proteomics. Her lab uses state of the art mass spectrometry-based proteomics technology to study cancer progression and drug resistance mechanisms. Her research combines proteomic method development with basic biological research and bioinformatics. Ultimately, her research aims toward cancer biomarker discovery, and provides better understanding of cancer transformation processes.

Prof. Tami Geiger

Prof Tami Geiger from the Weizmann Institute of Science, is a world leader in clinical cancer proteomics. Her lab uses state of the art mass spectrometry-based proteomics technology to study cancer progression and drug resistance mechanisms. Her research combines proteomic method development with basic biological research and bioinformatics. Ultimately, her research aims toward cancer biomarker discovery, and provides better understanding of cancer transformation processes.

Weizmann Institute of science
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Dr. Sharon Shacham, Serial entrepreneur in biotech and climate, Protai
Dr. Sharon Shacham
Serial Entrepreneur in Biotech and Climate

Dr. Shacham is a serial entrepreneur in the fields of Biotech and climate. Dr. Shacham is currently a co-founder and general partner at E44 Ventures, a new studio venture focused on partnering with academia and early ideators, to build technology-based companies to contribute to a cleaner, more sustainable future for our planet. Prior to that, Dr. Shacham founded Karyopharm Therapeutics (NASDAQ: KPTI) where she created the novel oral cancer drug Xpovio® , and led its development from idea to commercialization: Xpovio is now approved worldwide.

Dr. Sharon Shacham

Dr. Shacham is a serial entrepreneur in the fields of Biotech and climate. Dr. Shacham is currently a co-founder and general partner at E44 Ventures, a new studio venture focused on partnering with academia and early ideators, to build technology-based companies to contribute to a cleaner, more sustainable future for our planet. Prior to that, Dr. Shacham founded Karyopharm Therapeutics (NASDAQ: KPTI) where she created the novel oral cancer drug Xpovio® , and led its development from idea to commercialization: Xpovio is now approved worldwide.

Karyopharm therapeutics
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Prof. Funda Meric-Bernstam, Head of phase 1 unit of MD Anderson, Protai
Prof. Funda Meric-Bernstam
Head of Phase 1 Unit of MD Anderson

Prof. Funda Meric-Bernstam has made internationally recognized contributions to precision oncology. As leader of one of the largest Phase I programs in the world, she has focused drug development on identifying single agents and combinations of drugs that target subsets of cancers from multiple sites with innovative basket trials.

Prof. Funda Meric-Bernstam

Prof. Funda Meric-Bernstam has made internationally recognized contributions to precision oncology. As leader of one of the largest Phase I programs in the world, she has focused drug development on identifying single agents and combinations of drugs that target subsets of cancers from multiple sites with innovative basket trials.

Department of Investigational Cancer Therapeutics
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Prof. Alexey I. Nesvizhskii, Computational proteomics , Protai
Prof. Alexey I. Nesvizhskii
Computational Proteomics

Alexey Nesvizhskii is endowed Godfrey Dorr Stobbe Professor of Bioinformatics in the Departments of Pathology and Computational Medicine & Bioinformatics, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. His research laboratory is working in the areas of mass spectrometry-based proteomics and proteogenomics, bioinformatics, and multi-omics data integration. The computational methods and tools developed by Dr. Nesvizhskii and his colleagues are used by thousands of laboratories worldwide

Prof. Alexey I. Nesvizhskii

Alexey Nesvizhskii is endowed Godfrey Dorr Stobbe Professor of Bioinformatics in the Departments of Pathology and Computational Medicine & Bioinformatics, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. His research laboratory is working in the areas of mass spectrometry-based proteomics and proteogenomics, bioinformatics, and multi-omics data integration. The computational methods and tools developed by Dr. Nesvizhskii and his colleagues are used by thousands of laboratories worldwide

Department of Pathology. University of Michigan Medical School.
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Dr. Jurgen Moll, Pharma veteran with leadership positions at SANOFI, BI and Pfizer, Protai
Dr. Jurgen Moll
Pharma Veteran with Leadership Positions at SANOFI, BI and Pfizer

Dr. Moll is a serial drug hunter focused on cancer research and preclinical development with over twenty years experience in leadership positions in big pharma such as Pharmacia, Pfizer, Boehringer-Ingelheim, and Sanofi. His expertise lies in both cancer cell targeted and IO assets, using different modalities such as small molecules, antibodies and nanobodies. He has a proven track record of initiating and progressing targets and drugs in Oncology.

Dr. Jurgen Moll

Dr. Moll is a serial drug hunter focused on cancer research and preclinical development with over twenty years experience in leadership positions in big pharma such as Pharmacia, Pfizer, Boehringer-Ingelheim, and Sanofi. His expertise lies in both cancer cell targeted and IO assets, using different modalities such as small molecules, antibodies and nanobodies. He has a proven track record of initiating and progressing targets and drugs in Oncology.

Sanofi - innovative global healthcare company
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Annalisa D'Andrea
Chief Scientific Officer of Immunities Therapeutics

Dr. Annalisa D’Andrea is a seasoned biotechnology executive with over 25 years of experience in drug discovery and development, particularly in immunology and inflammation. She currently serves as the Chief Scientific Officer (CSO) at Immunitas Therapeutics, a clinical-stage precision immunotherapy company focused on developing novel treatments for cancer.

Annalisa D'Andrea

Dr. Annalisa D’Andrea is a seasoned biotechnology executive with over 25 years of experience in drug discovery and development, particularly in immunology and inflammation. She currently serves as the Chief Scientific Officer (CSO) at Immunitas Therapeutics, a clinical-stage precision immunotherapy company focused on developing novel treatments for cancer.

Immunitas Therapeutics
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Dr. Philip Jones
Vice President of Sciences and Discovery. Affiliation - University of Pittsburgh Medical Center

Dr. Jones brings decades of experience in pharmaceutical R&D and leadership roles. He has been instrumental in progressing multiple therapeutic programs from discovery into clinical development, and will advise Protai on strategic target selection and development paths.

Dr. Philip Jones

Dr. Jones brings decades of experience in pharmaceutical R&D and leadership roles. He has been instrumental in progressing multiple therapeutic programs from discovery into clinical development, and will advise Protai on strategic target selection and development paths.

UPMC VP Sciences and Discovery
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Dr. Ian Churcher
PROTAC and Targeted Degradation Expert, ex-Biopharma Executive

A pioneer in the field of targeted protein degradation, Dr. Churcher has led discovery teams at leading biopharma organizations, shaping the early development of PROTAC and induced-proximity modalities. His expertise will help Protai design and optimize degrader molecules with improved selectivity and efficacy.

Dr. Ian Churcher

A pioneer in the field of targeted protein degradation, Dr. Churcher has led discovery teams at leading biopharma organizations, shaping the early development of PROTAC and induced-proximity modalities. His expertise will help Protai design and optimize degrader molecules with improved selectivity and efficacy.

GlaxoSmithKline
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